cirque smartcat touchpad

[Peter Hutterer]

On Sat, Nov 17, 2012 at 04:37:49AM -0800, Sebastian Glita wrote:
> While trying a simple search whether Xorg supports this device:
> 
> 
> http://www.cirque.com/desktoptouchpad/productsandorders/smartcat.aspx
> 
> the 4-button USB touchpad, probably with "synaptics" driver, I couldn't find any RECENT (2011-2012) discussion.
> 
> 
> Is it recognized with the latest sources from cgit.freedesktop.org (mouse, evdev, synaptics)?

the main question is whether it is supported by the kernel. X hardly deals
with touchpads directly these days, it's handled by the (linux) kernel and
we see the evdev interface. So you need to first check if the kernel
supports it.

> Do the 4-buttons work? The scroll?

yes, likely, if the kernel supports the touchpad.

> Do the "advanced gestures" work?

no, only scrolling. gestures are implemented on the client-side, so these
must be implemented by your client-stack (which may already do so, e.g.
newer GTK and Unity)

Cheers,
   Peter

> Thank s.
> 
> 
> P.S.: The description from manufacturer:
> 
> Functionality
>     * Multi-finger Advanced Gestures available: scroll, zoom, rotate and more 
>     * Execute, browse at the touch of a finger 
>     * Zoom reduces or enlarges Office documents 
>     * Scroll moves horizontally & vertically 
>     * Right tap mimics a mouse right-click 
>     * GlideExtend® virtually eliminates the edge of the pad when dragging 
>     * Adjustable sounds, speed, sensitivity and orientation 
> Product Highlights
>     * Extra-large touch surface 
>     * Easy-to-find textured "right" click area 
>     * One-touch scroll, zoom and surf 
>     * Three (3) mechanical buttons supported 
>     * Withstands spills and abuse 
>     * Easy PS/2 or USB connectivity 
> 
> P.S.: A description from a seller website:
> 
> Product Features 
> 
>     * Intuitive design, simply glide finger on surface.
>     * One-Touch Scroll and Zoom
>     * Ability to go from fast screen movement to pixelpoint control
>     * Activate vertical / horizontal scrolling at a touch of a finger
> 
> 
> Technical Details 
> USB Keyboard
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